The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
195.1 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
17.13 %
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-M30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
205 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
381 mi
Range
669 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
381 mi
669 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
210.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
210.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data